Originally Posted by
Dudule54
To my understanding it is possible to apply to an F/O position in a legacy airline.
You didn't mention if you currently have an FAA ATPL (or any FAA tickets).
Just an additional thought to the process you face: applying to most carriers today means filling out some online application. If the airline requires an applicant to hold an FAA ATPL (or FAA CPL with ATPL written passed) the online process may reject the application as not meeting the requirements. This means the system filter on the receiving end prevented the HR staff from even seeing the application.
I think there might be an exception or two out there (maybe ATLAS or an occasional regional ?) but the application mechanism at the legacy carriers to which you refer may very well present an obstacle to an otherwise well qualified candidate such as yourself, with or without a visa.
Just a thought.